Need field boot suggestions

hil529 · 02-08-2008, 02:12 PM

Well today I was on my way to my farm and as I walked down the steps of my house, my zipper in my field boots bust

now these boots are almost 4 years old and have been WELL used, and not taken care of the best (totally 100% my fault there), so I was not expecting them to last forever; I just hoped they would last a little longer than this. However, the zipper is totally shot; no hope in that department. And really, I don't think they are worth fixing; they are so beat up and worse, even the sole is beginning to come off.

So tomorrow I will be heading to the tack shop to get new ones. Anyone have any suggestions on what kind? I am 16 now and my feet/legs haven't grown in a while. I have pretty long legs, and a thinner calf. What are the best boots for my "type" of leg?

[EDIT] I am not looking to spend a fortune on a pair either, and as much as I would love it, I cannot justify getting customs. It would be my luck that I would grow after I get them. I don't do any rated stuff as of yet, and won't for a while. It is just local showing as of now. So the cheaper the better

but I also want quality boots. So really, what are the cheapest yet good quality boots out there?

I Love BODIE! · 02-08-2008, 06:25 PM

I have Ariats, and they're really nice because they come in so many different options. They are a little more expensive (the Challengers cost about 300?) but very good quality. I know people (like my trainer) who have had their Ariat boots for a good 10 years. My boots are really nice because they're tall and slim size, which fits me perfect!

tbtrainer · 02-08-2008, 06:28 PM

What size are your feet? I have a few pairs of boots sitting around that dont fit me anymore..I will get out the measuring tape..LOL.

hil529 · 02-08-2008, 06:45 PM

Im about a 7.5-8 .. can also do a 8.5 if needed.

The pair i have now are ariats. I loved them, but They took me a LONG time to break in. Lots of blisters and sore ankles there! i was also told that ariat wil replace the zippers if they break for free, so i will be calling them tomorrow.

I Love BODIE! · 02-08-2008, 07:01 PM

I have the Ariat Challenge, and I didn't have to break them in at all... What style do you have?

Huntseat · 02-08-2008, 07:05 PM

I haven't heard good things about the Ariat zippers, which is why I steered clear. I got Dublin's, I LOVE them. Hardly any break-in time, and they look really great.

tbtrainer · 02-08-2008, 07:07 PM

I will try to check sizes tomorrow... I might have some 7.5's... I had a nice pair, and the calf was way to tight... they are practically brand new, got stuck on my leg, and my husband had to cut the one off... so one has a nice slice, of course it's on the outside... I get mad everytime I look at them!

I love my Ariats with zippers! I have the Ariat Challenge also, they were easy to break in.

jumpthemoon · 02-08-2008, 07:25 PM

Ariat Crownes would be a good choice for a tall slim leg. Try e-Bay.

hil529 · 02-08-2008, 07:46 PM

Mine are the original heritage boots, from when they first got popular.

I Love BODIE! · 02-08-2008, 08:28 PM

I've always heard that the Challenges are better because they have lining all the way down the boot, rather than just on bottom - makes breaking in easier and the boots more comfortable/sturdy

02-08-2008, 02:12 PM	#1
hil529 Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SE PA Posts: 2,356 Images: 205	Need field boot suggestions Well today I was on my way to my farm and as I walked down the steps of my house, my zipper in my field boots bust now these boots are almost 4 years old and have been WELL used, and not taken care of the best (totally 100% my fault there), so I was not expecting them to last forever; I just hoped they would last a little longer than this. However, the zipper is totally shot; no hope in that department. And really, I don't think they are worth fixing; they are so beat up and worse, even the sole is beginning to come off. So tomorrow I will be heading to the tack shop to get new ones. Anyone have any suggestions on what kind? I am 16 now and my feet/legs haven't grown in a while. I have pretty long legs, and a thinner calf. What are the best boots for my "type" of leg? [EDIT] I am not looking to spend a fortune on a pair either, and as much as I would love it, I cannot justify getting customs. It would be my luck that I would grow after I get them. I don't do any rated stuff as of yet, and won't for a while. It is just local showing as of now. So the cheaper the better but I also want quality boots. So really, what are the cheapest yet good quality boots out there? __________________

02-08-2008, 06:25 PM	#2
I Love BODIE! Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: California, USA Posts: 1,351 Images: 66	I have Ariats, and they're really nice because they come in so many different options. They are a little more expensive (the Challengers cost about 300?) but very good quality. I know people (like my trainer) who have had their Ariat boots for a good 10 years. My boots are really nice because they're tall and slim size, which fits me perfect! __________________ -Emily- Bodie - 17h 1996 Thoroughbred Gelding I was on HGS when we made 3,000,000 posts!

02-08-2008, 06:28 PM	#3
tbtrainer Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 6,123 Images: 345	What size are your feet? I have a few pairs of boots sitting around that dont fit me anymore..I will get out the measuring tape..LOL. __________________ Join the HGS prayer Chain! Just copy and paste this as your signature and say a little prayer for one of your HGS friends! $$Proud Member of the Thoroughbred Club$$ "I've been Goosed!" *In my experience, the best way to slow down a runaway horse is to bet on it...*

02-08-2008, 06:45 PM	#4
hil529 Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SE PA Posts: 2,356 Images: 205	Im about a 7.5-8 .. can also do a 8.5 if needed. The pair i have now are ariats. I loved them, but They took me a LONG time to break in. Lots of blisters and sore ankles there! i was also told that ariat wil replace the zippers if they break for free, so i will be calling them tomorrow. __________________

02-08-2008, 07:01 PM	#5
I Love BODIE! Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: California, USA Posts: 1,351 Images: 66	I have the Ariat Challenge, and I didn't have to break them in at all... What style do you have? __________________ -Emily- Bodie - 17h 1996 Thoroughbred Gelding I was on HGS when we made 3,000,000 posts!

02-08-2008, 07:05 PM	#6
Huntseat Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seacoast of Southern Maine Posts: 4,232 Images: 514 Blog Entries: 7	I haven't heard good things about the Ariat zippers, which is why I steered clear. I got Dublin's, I LOVE them. Hardly any break-in time, and they look really great. __________________ I am a partner, loyal to the end. I fight back tears from the big losses and save them for the even bigger wins. I can grit my teeth through the pain and still feel like I'm floating on a cloud. I'm a special breed. Say what you will but don't hate me for who I am.

02-08-2008, 07:07 PM	#7
tbtrainer Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 6,123 Images: 345	I will try to check sizes tomorrow... I might have some 7.5's... I had a nice pair, and the calf was way to tight... they are practically brand new, got stuck on my leg, and my husband had to cut the one off... so one has a nice slice, of course it's on the outside... I get mad everytime I look at them! I love my Ariats with zippers! I have the Ariat Challenge also, they were easy to break in. __________________ Join the HGS prayer Chain! Just copy and paste this as your signature and say a little prayer for one of your HGS friends! $$Proud Member of the Thoroughbred Club$$ "I've been Goosed!" *In my experience, the best way to slow down a runaway horse is to bet on it...*

02-08-2008, 07:25 PM	#8
jumpthemoon Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: CA Posts: 4,049 Images: 42	Ariat Crownes would be a good choice for a tall slim leg. Try e-Bay. __________________ I love the Backyardigans! "Last I checked, the snarky kids were not the judges." kellidahorsegirl

02-08-2008, 07:46 PM	#9
hil529 Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SE PA Posts: 2,356 Images: 205	Mine are the original heritage boots, from when they first got popular. __________________

02-08-2008, 08:28 PM	#10
I Love BODIE! Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: California, USA Posts: 1,351 Images: 66	I've always heard that the Challenges are better because they have lining all the way down the boot, rather than just on bottom - makes breaking in easier and the boots more comfortable/sturdy __________________ -Emily- Bodie - 17h 1996 Thoroughbred Gelding I was on HGS when we made 3,000,000 posts!

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